If your child is an experienced debater looking to refine their skills, our Gifted Debaters Roundtable is the perfect course for them. Designed for a maximum of 6 students, this class focuses exclusively on individual debate through roundtable discussions.

Our experienced instructor will guide students through a series of engaging exercises and debates that will challenge them to craft persuasive arguments, anticipate and counter opposing viewpoints, and deliver compelling speeches with confidence and style. Through weekly debates on a variety of topics, students will have the opportunity to build their skills and develop their own unique approach to debate.

At our Gifted Debaters Roundtable, we provide a challenging yet supportive environment for advanced students. Whether your child is homeschooled or attends a traditional school, our class is designed to help them take their debate skills to the next level.

We welcome new learners at any point in the course and encourage active participation and collaborative learning. Our experienced instructor provides personalized feedback and guidance to help each student reach their full potential.


Week 1 (5/25 :Introduction to Narrative Debate/ Class Expectations): The class will discuss expectations for debate (which will be provided to every student upon enrollment) and choose our first debate topic (Should zoos be outlawed or Should schools have a uniform dress code?) Students will have an individual 10-minute planning period, during which we will review a successful and unsuccessful debate. We will then hold our first debate and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 2 (6/1, Mini Lesson on Style): Students will compete in an individual debate following a 10-minute individual planning period. Please note this planning period should be to refine and plan, not to craft an entire argument. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 3 (6/8  Mini Lesson on Structure): Students will compete in an individual debate following a 10-minute individual planning period. Please note this planning period should be to refine and plan, not to craft an entire argument. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 4 (6/15, Mini Lesson on Sources):Students will compete in an individual debate following a 10-minute individual planning period. Please note this planning period should be to refine and plan, not to craft an entire argument. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

****Following Week 4, NO PLANNING PERIOD WILL BE PROVIDED! Please prepare your argument for class prior to class time.***

Week 5 (6/22, Mini Lesson on Rebuttals):Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 6 (6/29, Mini Lesson on Point Defense):Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 7 (7/6, Mini Lesson on Note Taking) Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

*** After Week 7, Students may submit mini lesson topics that they feel would benefit the group. At this point, introspection and self-assessment are emphasized.***


Week 8 (7/20, Mini Lesson based on Student Request, if not, additional rebuttal time will be provided):Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 8 (7/27, Mini Lesson based on Student Request, if not, additional rebuttal time will be provided):Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 9 (8/3):  Mini Lesson on Dropped Points.Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 10 (8/10): Mini Lesson on Common Fallacies. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 11 (8/17):Mini Lesson on Responding to Common Fallacies. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 12 (8/24): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 13 (8/24): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 14 (8/31): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 15 (9/7): NO CLASS SCHEDULED. Students will not be charged.

Week 16 (9/14): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 17 (9/21): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 18 (9/28): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 18 (9/28): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 19 (10/5): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Week 20 (10/12): Mini Lessons discontinued unless requested by students. Students will compete in an individual debate that they have prepared prior to class time. We will then hold our debate on last week's agreed upon topic and individual feedback will be provided.

Following dates TBD.